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Interpol Makes Arrests in Tiger Smuggling

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A coordinated international law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of 25 individuals suspected of taking part in the illicit trade of tigers, one of the world's most endangered species. Tags: wildlife smuggling tigers interpol asia endangered species.

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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Who Pays for It

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Developed in the post-frontier era, the NAMWC helped put a stop to wanton wildlife destruction in an era where many species were being hunted and trapped ruthlessly to the brink of extinction. Wilderness Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Air and Water Acts, and similar acts in Canada. Consumptive & Non-consumptive Users.

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Ringling Brother Accused of Violating ESA

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And they certainly have no right to use endangered species as performers. These are ENDANGERED species. The treatment of circus elephants went on trial in federal court Wednesday with animal rights groups accusing Ringling Bros. Tags: circuses us elephants endangered species.

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Huge Effort to Rescue 60 Elephants in Malawi

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Tags: malawi africa animal rescue elephants endangered species. To bring this desperate situation into sharp focus, our team on the ground reports that one of the elephants darted this morning is missing the bottom portion of her trunk - probably as a result of a snare.".

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Questionable Practices at the Calgary Zoo

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The Calgary Zoo is again under scrutiny as details emerged Friday about how a capybara, a species of giant South American rodent, died after becoming caught in a hydraulic door last weekend as it was being moved from one area to another. The fatality is one in a string of animal deaths in recent years.

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Suit Against Circus Owners Goes to Trial

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According to the complaint, the defendants routinely beat elephants, violating the 1973 Endangered Species Act by hitting them with bull hooks. Tags: animal cruelty circus elephants. employee, claims the defendants inhumanely and illegally mistreat their Asian elephants and have done so for decades.

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Support Animals Asia

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I recently wrote my first check to Animals Asia. They are doing very important work on animal welfare in Asia. I especially appreciate the work they do on those horrific bear bile farms that are really just a form of torture for the animal. Our Vision Change for all animals, inspired by empathy for the few.

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